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Trust me, my Aunt Katie was an amazing aunt, mom, teacher, friend, and wife.
She was actually kind of crazy, but in the best way possible. What came out of this girl’s mouth was down right funny and a good part of the time inappropriate for anyone under the age of 16. Every time a certain body part was mentioned, yes I said body part, she would make references to the word winky. She also had a great name for peanut butter, once again it involved a body part! Let’s just say most of her funnier comment’s are too inappropriate for this blog. The lady could really make you laugh!
And can we talk about her laugh for second? It was the best laugh you have ever heard. A true honest laugh, not one of those fake ones that people use just to go along with things. No, her laugh was a lite up the room kind of laugh. Full of happiness, excitement, and love. It put a true smile on everyones face. That laugh will be missed so much!
Some of my best memories of her are when I was younger and our families would head to our cabin in Ripley, New York the day after Christmas. Everyone one was on break with nothing around us for miles so we would ski, go sledding off the deck, tie ropes to the back of the four wheelers and go for sled rides, make coke slushies out snow, make margarita’s (virgin for the youngins) watch movies, eat hot tamales, watch the ball drop on New Years Eve and play Balderdash!
Balderdash is a game of bluffing and trivia and Aunt Katie killed it! There could not have been a better Balderdash player. Seriously, we would get a serious ab workout from all the laughing. Those were some of the best nights that I can remember, and they are because of her.
She had a way of making you feel like you were not the only freak in the world. She always put everyone before herself, that is just who she was.
She would even put my hair in a french braid for me before heading out to go snowboarding. She did it for my cousins (her daughters) and I obviously wanted to be just like them. Since my mom did not know how to french braid (or maybe she did, but she just said that so my aunt Katie would do it), Aunt Katie did it for me. And to this day every morning when I go out for a hike I braid my hair just like she used to!
Aunt Katie was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer barely 8 months ago. She died on Monday night after fighting her hardest. She was the strongest most dedicated person I know. She was too young. It was too soon.
She will be missed by so many. No one will ever forget her, it is just not possible.
She left us with amazing memories, even better cousins and this lasagna recipe. My cousins say her best dishes were literally “just threw shit together”. Chili, steak, potatoes and this lasagna. It is my moms favorite, along with many others, and now it can be yours to!
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Aunt Katie you left us with the best memories possible, we will NEVER forget you. Like I said, it is not possible.
I really dislike frozen spinach. Could I substitute with fresh baby spinach? The recipe looks fantastic otherwise and I can’t wait to try it!
Hey Lori,
Yes, that will work but you will want to cook it down first and drain any liquids! I hope you love this recipe! xT
Hi there, I can’t wait to try this recipe! I’m not a huge fan of gorgonzola cheese, so is there a different cheese you’d recommend as a substitute? Or should I just add onto the amount of mozzarella and parmesan?
Thank you!
Hey Katie,
You can skip the gorgonzola and use another cheese that you enjoy or just add more of the mozzarella and parmesan:) I hope you love this recipe, let me know how it turns out! xx
Over the last few weeks, I’ve been going making different dishes from your site. Thank you for all your wonderful and doable and tasty recipes!
For this, it says 2 packages of frozen spinach. Since there are different size packages, can you be more specific? Either weight or Cups?
Also – Can this be made in advanced and put in the fridge? What’s your recommendation?
Thank you again!
Hey TeeKay,
You want to use 2 10 ounces packages of frozen spinach and yes you can make a day in advance then bake when you are ready to serve. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
WHAT ARE YOU SUPPOSED TO DO WITH THE CHICKEN IN YOUR RECIPIE,?????????
HI! The chicken is added with the cheese sauce. It is listed out in the instructions. Let me know if you have any issues finding it. I hope you love this recipe. Thanks so much! xTieghan
Your spelling and grammar are so bad! Is English not your first language?
Oh sorry about this. English is my first language. This post was from a few years ago and was actually right after my aunt passed away, so I was a bit distraught. Thanks for letting me know.
I’m so making this recipe tonight! I can’t wait!
Oh yum! You know, your links are some of my very favorite from my link parties! Except I always leave your site starving! 🙂
YA! Thats means I am doing my job right!
Thank You!
What sweet memories! Thanks for sharing such a special recipe!
What an awesome legacy to have a precious aunt that left such beautiful footprints on your hearts! And how wonderful she left you this delicious recipe. I make something
similar and alternate ham and chicken between the layers. Thanks for reminding me of that. Great post! May the good Lord be near you every day as you face the world without the gift of your auntie’s presence. No doubt she will live long in your hearts. How special.
Hi Tieghan,
I’m featuring your lasagna today on foodie friday. I will pin and tweet it too this week. Thanks for being part of our party every week. We really love your recipes.
Thanks for featuring my lasagna! I am happy to stop by every week!
YUM! Love your blog! I would love for you to visit my linky party going on now at http://wallisfarmsdailywalk.blogspot.com/2013/01/blog-post.html
Have a great day!